From the US, President Solis talks colón devaluation, tax reform, China (VIDEO)
Costa Rica president, Luis Guillermo Solis took the time for an English-language interview with Bloomberg TV this week in which the president briefly discusses his administrations efforts at tax and…
Costa Rica hopes to sell $1 billion in public debt to China to help plug fiscal deficit
The government of Costa Rica, faced with the need to obtain external financing to cover its 2016 budget, is hoping that China will fill in the gap by purchasing $1…
At UN, President Solis offers assistance towards peace process with Palestinian president Abbas
Costa Rican President, Luis Guillermo Solis met privately on Monday morning with Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas as part of Solis’ visit to the United States General Assembly.…
Cuba’s Castro lashes out at superpowers in first UN address
Cuban leader Raul Castro used his first speech before the United Nations General Assembly to lash out at the international body, saying Monday that member states have failed to produce…
Overwhelming majority of Costa Ricans support Solis tax package if services improve
Nearly 90 percent of Costa Ricans would support a far-reaching tax reform package being pushed by the Solis administration if improvements in public services, infrastructure and education are guaranteed, according…
State contributions to the Catholic Church slashed under Solis administration
For the first time in many years, the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs chose not to contribute to the Church in 2015, and a budget for 2016 submitted by the…
Sandinista government awards outgoing US ambassador Nicaragua’s highest honor
Nicaragua’s Sandinista government honored outgoing US ambassador, Phyllis M. Powers with its highest award of honor on Tuesday, the first American to ever receive the award from the administration of…
Costa Rica’s Muslim community plans Tuesday demonstration
Costa Rica’s Muslim community and human rights activists are planning a demonstration outside of the Presidential Palace (Casa Presidencial) on Tuesday to express their discontent with statements made by President…
